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Homemade Chocolate Pancakes Recipe

By: Melissa Erdelac · On: February 6, 2020 · Updated: August 12, 2021

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Best Homemade Chocolate Pancake recipe is a dream come true for any chocolate lover! Easy cocoa pancakes are thick and fluffy, loaded with gooey chocolate chips and uses simple ingredients. 

stack of double chocolate pancakes with hot fudge and strawberries on top

Homemade chocolate pancakes has been a family favorite recipe for over 50 years!

I don’t recall where my family first came across this recipe, but it has been made literally hundreds of times over the years. Being self-proclaimed chocoholic since childhood, I requested chocolate pancakes for breakfast incessantly.

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My mom couldn’t keep up with my demand or desire, so cocoa powder pancakes was among my first independent cooking experiences I had. Since the ingredients are simple kitchen staples, once I mastered this easy recipe there was no stopping me!

If love the taste of indulgence in the morning, also try baked chocolate oatmeal and chocolate granola recipes!

How to Make Chocolate Pancakes Recipe

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If my former 10 year old self could master this recipe, there is no doubt anyone can make the world’s best pancakes! It’s as easy as whisking together the liquid ingredients, pouring them into the dry, and stirring!

  1. In a large bowl mix together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  2. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until just combined and moistened. Add melted butter and mix thoroughly. For double chocolate pancakes (chocolate chocolate chip!) stir in chocolate chips. 
  3. Preheat griddle over medium heat. Drop  batter onto hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until top starts to bubble and bottoms are set enough to flip. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  4. Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack or to a plate loosely covered with aluminum foil to keep warm. Serve with suggested toppings listed below.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Pancakes

I’ve tested this recipe with several different gluten free all purpose flour blends. Overall, Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour had the best combination of taste, texture, and consistency of batter.

Use the following suggestions when substituting gluten-free flour.

  • Use 1/4 cup additional milk when using Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 or King Arthur’s Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour.
  • If using Cup 4 Cup gluten free flour, batter will be very thick because of the cornstarch in the flour blend. You may want to add up to 1/2 cup extra milk to the batter. The batter will have to be spread on the griddle, but after cooking the taste and texture is great.
  • Using GF flours will make a slightly thicker pancake batter than traditional pourable batters.
  • Avoid thinning the batter out with too much milk or the pancakes will be become dense and “gummy.”

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How to Make with Bisquick

Cocoa pancakes can also be made using Bisquick or any preferred pancake mix. Omit the baking soda and salt, but leave all the other ingredients the same.

I have not tested the recipe with gluten free pancake mixes, so you may have to adjust the liquid ingredients to a desired consistency.

Dairy-Free adaptation

Make dairy free chocolate chocolate pancakes by substituting coconut oil or vegetable oil for the melted butter. In place of the milk, use your preferred non-dairy milk.

Read labels carefully if adding chocolate chips to the pancakes. Here is a good resource for dairy free chocolate chips.

Best Cocoa Powder to Use

Use unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder for this recipe.

For a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch processed cocoa powder. Dutch cocoa powder is alkalized, so it has a smoother, less acidic taste.

Toppings ideas

  • Chocolate whipped cream or whipped cream
  • Maple syrup or homemade gluten-free syrup
  • Hot fudge or chocolate syrup
  • Nutella
  • Fresh berries
  • Banana slices
  • Peanut butter sauce

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More Recipes for Chocolate Lovers! 

  • Chocolate Chess Pie
  • Flourless Chocolate Cookies
  • Ding Dong Cake
  • Chocolate Bark

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Chocolate Pancakes

Best Homemade Chocolate Pancake recipe is a dream come true for any chocolate lover! Easy cocoa pancakes are thick and fluffy, loaded with gooey chocolate chips and uses simple ingredients. 
4.81 from 61 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose or gluten free flour, (see recipe notes for gluten free flour adaptations)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil)
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until just combined and moistened. Add melted and cooled butter and mix thoroughly. Finally, stir in (optional) chocolate chips. Set aside while griddle preheats over medium heat.
  • Coat griddle with butter, coconut oil, or cooking spray. Drop ¼ cup of batter onto hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until top starts to bubble and bottoms are set enough to flip. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack or to a plate loosely covered with aluminum foil to keep warm. Serve with suggested toppings.
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Recipe Notes

 

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  1. Make sure the butter has completely cooled before adding to the mix. Otherwise the butter will solidify once it hits the cold milk and thicken the batter.
  2. Mix chocolate chips in with the batter or sprinkle them on top before flipping to the other side to cook.
  3. Cooled pancakes can be placed in a freezer ziplock bag and frozen up to 3 months.
 
Gluten-Free Chocolate Pancakes
I’ve tested this recipe with several different gluten free all purpose flour blends. Overall, Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour had the best combination of taste, texture, and consistency of batter.
Use the following suggestions when substituting gluten free flour. 
  • Use 1/4 cup additional milk when using Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 or King Arthur’s Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour.
  • If using Cup 4 Cup gluten free flour, batter will be very thick because of the cornstarch in the flour blend. You may want to add up to 1/2 cup extra milk to the batter. The batter will have to be spread on the griddle, but after cooking the taste and texture is great.
  • Using GF flours will make a slightly thicker pancake batter than traditional pourable batters.
  • Avoid thinning the batter out with too much milk or the pancakes will be become dense and “gummy.”
 
Dairy-Free Adaptation 
Substitute coconut oil or vegetable oil for the melted butter. In place of the milk, use your preferred non-dairy milk.
Read labels carefully if adding chocolate chips to the pancakes. Some brands contain milk or whey.

 

suggested Toppings
  • Chocolate whipped cream or whipped cream
  • Maple syrup
  • Hot fudge or chocolate syrup
  • Nutella
  • Fresh berries
  • Banana slices
  • Peanut butter sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Breakfast
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  1. Vixxi-Star.Dust says

    September 29, 2023 at 6:49 AM

    I’ve been looking for a Super Fluffy, Chocolate Chip Pancake recipe for the last several weeks now. My brother & I have been trying different recipes, from different smaller content creators & there is a list of issues we had with all of them. I’m hoping that yours will be our Winner. I’ve got my fingers crossed. I’m looking forward to making them for brunch tomorrow.

    Leaving one Star for now, I will be back with my True rating, after My brother and I have made them.

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  2. Donna says

    September 14, 2023 at 7:32 PM

    This is a great recipe. I make it very often.I make it gluten free just for me without the chips. I will try the chips next time.

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    • Melissa Erdelac says

      September 15, 2023 at 7:43 AM

      Hi Donna,
      I’m so glad! This is such a great weekend treat!
      Best,
      Melissa

      Reply
  3. Erin says

    July 7, 2023 at 5:38 PM

    These pancakes were such a hit! I did add an extra tbs of milk to lighten the batter a little. The taste was rich, but not overwhelming. We will definitely be using this recipe again!

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    • Melissa Erdelac says

      July 8, 2023 at 3:28 PM

      So glad to hear, Erin. We love this recipe. A birthday doesn’t go by without them!
      Best,
      Melissa

      Reply
  4. Christina says

    February 28, 2023 at 7:10 AM

    My daughter is looking for a easy pancake batter, can this one be made without the cocoa?

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    • Melissa Erdelac says

      February 28, 2023 at 9:29 AM

      Hi Christina,
      No this wouldn’t work for that. Are you looking for GF or regular? I have an easy GF one in my gluten-free cookbook I can share with you!
      Best,
      Melissa

      Reply
  5. Vanessa Johnson says

    February 23, 2023 at 2:53 PM

    I made these on a snow day here in Portland, Oregon. It literally usually only snows a dusting, if that, however we were pummeled with 11” last night! This was a perfect way to enjoy a snow day! My first round came out over cooked, the second round I made sure to only keep to 1-2 min each side and they were outstanding!!!!! I’ll be keeping this recipe handy as I often crave sweets! Thank you!!!

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    • Melissa Erdelac says

      February 23, 2023 at 4:35 PM

      Hey, Vanessa! I think snow days are so exciting! I’ve been hearing about all the snow you are getting and I’m jealous! I’m glad you found a recipe to make the best of it!
      Best,
      Melissa

      Reply

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